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Biochemistry at Utah State University

Logan, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
42 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
42
Base Case
41
Pessimistic
Earnings $42,236/yr (11% vs median)
AI Risk High (45% exposed)
Job Market Large (45,200 openings/yr)
ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (4.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #63 of 136 Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Biochemistry graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $488K $488K $462K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.2x 13.2x 12.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.9x 4.9x 4.7x
Probability of Field Employment 58% 53% 40%
DegreeOutlook Score 43 42 41

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$36,912
Out-of-state: $99,208 (4.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$51,476
-39% less than sticker · See by income

About Utah State University

A 94% acceptance rate means Utah State University is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 20,342 in Logan, UT.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr
Biochemists and biophysicists $103,650/yr
Medical scientists, except epidemiologists $100,590/yr
View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Biochemistry at Other Schools

Northeastern University ($63,781) California State University-San Marcos ($57,682) California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ($57,538) MCPHS University ($51,942) University of Colorado Boulder ($50,474) California State University-Los Angeles ($50,428) University of Massachusetts-Boston ($50,352) University of Missouri-St Louis ($49,509)

Other Majors at Utah State University

Public Health ($76,451) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($74,055) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($71,335) Mechanical Engineering ($69,406) Civil Engineering ($68,025) International Business ($65,745) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($65,486) Information Science/Studies ($61,896)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Biochemistry at Utah State University?
A score of 42/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Biochemistry. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Biochemistry careers?
With 45% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $462,217 in decade earnings vs $487,802 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →